US Bridges

Driveway Van Dorn over Roadway Ditch (n 104D)

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US6/S-55A 2S .4W · Structure no. C005503803R

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driveway Van Dorn over Roadway Ditch (n 104D) is a concrete culvert carrying Driveway Van Dorn over Roadway Ditch (n 104D) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesDriveway Van Dorn
CrossesRoadway Ditch (n 104D)
LocationJCT US6/S-55A 2S .4W
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7847, -96.8416
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driveway Van Dorn over Roadway Ditch (n 104D) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driveway Van Dorn over Roadway Ditch (n 104D) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Driveway Van Dorn over Roadway Ditch (n 104D) carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Driveway Van Dorn over Roadway Ditch (n 104D)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Driveway Van Dorn over Roadway Ditch (n 104D)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.